Easton's Bible Dictionary (1 Corinthians 12:28), the powers which fit a man for a place of influence in the church; "the steersman's art; the art of guiding aright the vessel of church or state."

Multi-Version Concordance Governments (1 Occurrence) 1 Corinthians 12:28 God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)